A bounty of fresh seafood, cheeses and simple French comfort dishes line the chalkboard menus of this rustic bistro. Start with the foie gras on a soft brioche with onion marmalade (B490) or a tartine of roasted pears, goat cheese and walnuts (B290) as you sip on a nice glass of Fleur de France bubbly (B250). Then tuck into the “seafood bouquet,” including oysters, mussels, whelks, cockles and prawns (B990). Still not full? Try the French classics such as beef tartare (B590) and a heart-warming cassoulet (B710).

This 70-year-old wooden house from the Rama 7 era will wow from first glance. The cafe highlights beans by local micro roasters with two house signature blends: the Artisan (Thai, Colombian and Guatemalan) and the Craftsman (Thai, Brazilian and Ethiopian). The menu includes various avo-toast options with some decent pizzas to boot, like the chorizo and portobello mushroom (B220/B390) and eggplant pizza (B250/B350). If you are craving some caffeine-free refreshment, try the Craftsman juice (B105) made from fresh fruit.

Set in hotel U Sathorn, J’aime is all about refined, classic French dishes with a few modern touches. For a taste of their updated menu, try the special Gillardeau oysters served with rye porridge, lettuce puree and crepes (B970), Kamui beef fillet served with carrot and apple puree alongside rosemary jus (B2550), pan-seared veal sweetbread “a la Grenobloise” with a brown butter emulsion and caper powder (B1890) or the pan-seared fillet of venison served with a cream of hazelnut & butternut squash, mustard and amaranth (B1990). They also preside over an extensive list of wines from both new and old worlds, mostly sold in bottles starting at B1,600.

Everything about Sensi is on an exceptional level, from the humble and approachable service to the beautifully plated food with the occasional flourish. Opt for the generous a la carte portions or—and we highly recommend this option—the five-course tasting menu. Either way, you’ll get to sample some incredible produce. They recently introduced all-new a la carte dishes alongside a new seven or nine Course Carta Bianca—a bespoke concept that sees head chef Stefano Merlo craft custom meals based on diners’ tastes.

The number one restaurant in Top Tables 2017 and 2018 is strikingly homey yet also refined. The setting in a generously portioned mid-century home round the back of Yen Akat Road retains its residential charm, but also adds a striking open kitchen where the brothers work to the constant flicker of open flames. The chefs aim to introduce diners to a different perspective of German food that’s not just about hearty chunks of pork knuckle, sausages and sauerkraut—though these classics do make the occasional, playful appearance. The menu breaks down into two tasting menus, Klassikier (a selection of past and present classics, B3,400) and Erlebnis (the chefs’ latest inspirations, B4,400). Both divide into three chapters—finger snacks, starters & mains, and desserts. From Monday to Thursday you can also cherry-pick the restaurant’s a la carte menu.

Located in a guesthouse of the same name, the decor is very much a casual, slightly rustic affair, with dark wooden furniture, splashes of green on the menu board, table mats and a small bar. The menu rolls out Mediterranean dishes using local and organic produce. Almost everything is homemade from bread to sausages. Try the house favorites like Mediterranean trio (B240)—pita bread serve with hummus, falafel and baba ghanoush, and the slow roasted chicken with fried potatoes and rosemary (B260).